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The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters
Don't get chumpatized
Don't get chumpatized
Documentary - 2007
8.1
97%
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In this hilarious arcade showdown, a humble novice goes head-to-head against the reigning Donkey Kong champ in a confrontation that rocks the gaming world to its processors! For over 20 years, Billy Mitchell has owned the throne of the Donkey Kong world. No one could beat his top score until now. Newcomer Steve Wiebe claims to have beaten the unbeatable, but Mitchell isn't ready to relinquish his crown without a fight. Go behind the barrels as the two battle it out in a vicious war to earn the title of the true King of Kong.
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Rated:
PG-13
Runtime:
83 min
Release date:
25 Mar 2007
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
9 wins & 10 nominations

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
Wonderful, hilarious documentary.
– Bill Goodykoontz,
Arizona Republic,
4 Oct 2007
fresh:
Hilarious and eye-popping.
– Peter Howell,
Toronto Star,
7 Dec 2007
fresh:
A terrifically entertaining documentary about an unlikely subject.
– Liam Lacey,
Globe and Mail,
7 Dec 2007
rotten:
Is there anything more tiresome than watching people play video games? Seth Gordon's documentary The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters answers that question with a decisive yes: watching a movie about people playing video games.
– Ann Hornaday,
Washington Post,
7 Dec 2007
fresh:
You could hardly call it a paragon of impartial filmmaking, but this is still a compelling and immersive glance into the nature of competitiveness and the corrupting aspects of fame.
– David Jenkins,
Time Out,
5 Jun 2008
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